Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Simple and Complex Renal Caliceal Stones: A Comparative Analysis of More Than 10,000 Cases

Abstract

MPCNL is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with complex caliceal stones except there is a slightly higher frequency rate of embolization. There was a higher initial SFR in simple stones, but this difference diminished with secondary procedures.